 | Chester is located in the northwest of England, nestled between the cities of Liverpool and Manchester, the scenic Welsh mountains and the glorious English countryside.Chester is home to an array of tourist attractions, ranging from the Roman Walls on the edge of the city and the 13th century Rows to On The Air, a museum dedicated to broadcasting and the Gateway Theatre.
The city is bursting with culture and tradition, such as the world famous Town Crier proclamations, the 2,000-year-old Roman Amphitheatre, where gladiators entertained the crowds, the changing of the Roman Guard, and the wonderful Chester Cathedral, which has been a place of worship for 1,000 years.
Postcodes for Chester begin with the letters CH and as well as Chester itself the CH postcode includes Birkenhead, Neston, Ellesmere Port, Buckley, Mold, Deeside, Prenton, Flint, Wirral, Holywell, Bagillt and Wallasey.
These towns and areas also have a wealth of attractions, including The Boat Museum in Ellesmere Port, and St Werburgh's Roman Catholic church in Birkenhead.
Whatever time of year you visit Chester, you will probably find an entertaining festival taking place, including the Chester Fringe Festival (July), the Festival of Romance (February), and the Chester Festival of Trees (November). This scenic and hugely popular city also has plenty of museums and other attractions for you to visit, such as the Grosvenor Museum and Art Gallery, the Blue Planet Aquarium and Chester Zoo.
Chester and the surrounding areas also have plenty of hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, holiday homes, and caravan sites for you to choose from, so you can stay for a while and take in all that Chester has to offer. |
